EXCLUSIVE: Irish singer JC Stewart gave up his family’s grocery business to be a musician

Stewart has been gradually making his mark with his brand of emotional break-up ballads. Photos: Warner Music

A few years ago, Irish singer-songwriter JC Stewart was all set to inherit his family business – a thriving supermarket in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, also named JC Stewart.

But he had other plans for himself. He wanted to pursue music.